Description
A rich and creamy butternut squash casserole with a golden breadcrumb topping. This comforting side dish combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with warm spices and a crispy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your 9×13 inch baking dish
- Cook Squash: Boil diced butternut squash in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain completely
- Mash and Mix: Mash cooked squash in large bowl, then blend in cream, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, and pepper
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle breadcrumbs across the top
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly, then cool slightly before serving
Notes
- Choose butternut squash that feels heavy for its size with unblemished skin for the best flavor and texture
- Drain cooked squash thoroughly and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to release excess moisture before mashing
- For extra crispy topping, mix breadcrumbs with a tablespoon of melted butter before sprinkling over casserole
- Make ahead by assembling the casserole up to 24 hours before baking, just add 5-10 extra minutes to cooking time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 185 calories
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
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